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John Deere 1530 Specs ( 1973-1975 )

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Production

Description Utility tractor / Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany / Original price was $8,000 in 1975
Manufacturer John Deere

Engine

Engine type John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke 4.016x4.331 inches (102 x 110 mm)
Compression 16.2:1
Coolant capacity 11 qts (10.4 L)
Description John Deere / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 164.4 ci (2.7 L)
Exhaust valve clearance 0.018 inches (0.457 mm)
Firing order 1-2-3
Idle RPM 650-2650
Intake valve clearance 0.014 inches (0.356 mm)
Oil capacity 6 qts (5.7 L)
Operating RPM 1500-2500
Rated RPM 2500
Starter volts 12
Torque 123 lb-ft (166.8 Nm)
Torque RPM 1500
Drawbar (tested) 38.07 hp (28.4 kW)
PTO (claimed) 46 hp (34.3 kW)
PTO (tested) 45.38 hp (33.8 kW)

Transmission

Clutch dry disc / dry disc
Gears 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse
Type collar shift / partial power shift
Transmission type 8-speed collar shift / 16-speed partial power shift
Transmission type 8-speed collar shift / 16-speed partial power shift

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station.
Description Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock mechanical rear
Drive type Two-wheel drive
Final drives planetary
Steering manual

Capacity

Fuel 16.5 gal (62.5 L)
Hydraulic system 9.5 gal (36.0 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 9.5 gal (36.0 L)
Pressure 2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Pump flow 11 gpm (41.6 lpm)
Type closed center

Hitch

Rear Type II

PTO

Engine RPM 540@2074
Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540 (1.375)

Electrical

Batteries 1
Battery CCA 370
Battery Group 24
Battery volts 12
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Front tire 6.00-16
Rear tire 13.6-28
Weight 4800 lbs (2177 kg)
Wheelbase 74 inches (187 cm)

1530 Serial Number Location

Description Serial number plate on tractor's main frame, right side, above front axle.

1530 Serial Numbers

1974 108811L / 176601T
1975 145500L
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1147

Description Diesel 16-speed 2WDOctober 13 - 18, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1147 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5H used for power test. / Gear 3L used for pull test.
Fuel use 3.3 gal/hour (12.5 l/hour) / 2.9 gal/hour (11.0 l/hour) / 3.2 gal/hour (12.1 l/hour)
Max power 38.07 hp (28.4 kW)
Max pull 5,139 lbs (2331 kg)
Power at rated engine speed 45.38 hp (33.8 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed 41.36 hp (30.8 kW)

References

Description Operator's Manual 145 Loader (OMW21474) / Operator's Manual 1530 (OML29382)